i would really like one that is like a centrepiece thats not too shy
so not a pleco then...
.. lol sorry, others may share different stories but my limited experience so far is the mid sized/fancy plecs are usually the ones that hide all day as they are more timid, bigger plecs have nothing to fear so will generally cruise at leisure, plus its not so easy for them to hide, my experience may be in part because i provide my Plecs LOTS of hiding spaces and cover to keep stress to a minimum
for example the 2 plecs i mentioned earlier Phantom and Sultan, i may see a slither of tail on occasion but it can be many days between sightings unless i purposely move their favourite slate to gain a better view, which i'm obviously against, but i'm content to know they are there and happy, others prefer their caves all pointing forwards so they constantly have a view of their Hypans bottom, its personal choice.